[2022-11-11] Bruce Springsteen "Only The Strong Survive: Covers Vol. 1" (Columbia)

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:21 am

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG61MT38/?tag=imwan-20

Description
Only The Strong Survive is the new album from Bruce Springsteen, and his first new studio album since 2020’s Letter To You. The album is a collection of soul music gems, that celebrate the legendary songbooks of Gamble and Huff, Motown, Stax and many more. Only The Strong Survive features vocals from Springsteen and instrumentation primarily from his longtime producer Ron Aniello. The album also features guest vocals from Sam Moore, as well as contributions from The E Street Horns, full string arrangements by Rob Mathes and backing vocals from Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Fonzi Thornton and Dennis Collins.

Tracklist
1. Only The Strong Survive (Jerry Butler)
2. Soul Days feat, Sam Moore (Dobie Gray)
3. Nightshift (The Commodores)
4. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) (Frank Wilson)
5. The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore (The Walker Brothers)
6. Turn Back The Hands Of Time (Tyrone Davis)
7. When She Was My Girl (The Four Tops)
8. Western Union Man (Jerry Butler)
9. I Wish It Would Rain (The Temptations)
10. Don’t Play That Song (Aretha Franklin)
11. Any Other Way (Jackie Shane)
12. I Forgot To Be Your Lover (William Bell)
13. Rooms Of Gloom (The Four Tops)
14. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted (Jimmy Ruffin)
15. Someday We’ll Be Together (Diana Ross And The Supremes)

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Linda · **Posted:** Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:21 am

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

Thank you Linda.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

oh that silly silly muse.......................

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

the walker brothers 'the sun ain't gonna shine anymore'.....never really considered that a soul or R&B song at all.

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

Renny wrote:

the walker brothers 'the sun ain't gonna shine anymore'.....never really considered that a soul or R&B song at all.

And originally a Frankie Valli solo record in 1965...

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Rokin Robin of Locksley wrote:

Renny wrote:

the walker brothers 'the sun ain't gonna shine anymore'.....never really considered that a soul or R&B song at all.

And originally a Frankie Valli solo record in 1965...

did not know that.

:tiphat:

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

Sounds good.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:06 pm

The CD is now available for pre-order:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG61MT38/?tag=imwan-20

Walter P · 20 Sep 2006

The Walker Brothers version is one of my favorite songs ever. We'll see how it comes out here. I do find this album a little odd though, timing wise, as he's preparing to take this E Street Band out for a global tour. I guess we'll see what happens.

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Rokin Robin of Locksley wrote:

Renny wrote:

the walker brothers 'the sun ain't gonna shine anymore'.....never really considered that a soul or R&B song at all.

And originally a Frankie Valli solo record in 1965...

I much prefer the Valli version. One of the greatest recordings I've ever heard.

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

Walter P wrote:

The Walker Brothers version is one of my favorite songs ever. We'll see how it comes out here. I do find this album a little odd though, timing wise, as he's preparing to take this E Street Band out for a global tour. I guess we'll see what happens.

I think it’s perfect for the E Street Band, who can play almost anything.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

I’m very interested.

Great song choices, but no E Street Band, mainly just Bruce and the producer (Ron Aniello) with string and horn accompaniment.

I wonder what volume 2 will have.

JoeP · **Joined:** 20 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 542

I will definitely be getting this. He clearly loves this music and over the years, he's performed similar songs and generally done them well.

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

"Nightshift"

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Pretty decent version here.

Very rare that anyone covers 80s Motown, so it’s a great choice.

I wasn’t crazy about the arrangement, but it’s such a cool song I can get used to it.

RoyalScam · 04 Oct 2006

Karaoke Bruce.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

i'm torn on springsteen, have been for quite a while now.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:32 pm

"Don't Play That Song"

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

These remind me of songs Southside would sing.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Gotta say, this album was pretty lame.

Sterile production and uninteresting arrangements.

Bruce sounds pretty good on most of the songs, but much of it is very forgettable.

Basically it’s Bruce and Ron Aniello playing the instruments with accompaniment on vocals, strings and horns.

In fact, Bruce only plays guitar on three songs.

Definitely not a bad album by any means, but dispensable and not worthy of repeat spins.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Gotta say, this album was pretty lame.

Sterile production and uninteresting arrangements.

Bruce sounds pretty good on most of the songs, but much of it is very forgettable.

Basically it’s Bruce and Ron Aniello playing the instruments with accompaniment on vocals, strings and horns.

In fact, Bruce only plays guitar on three songs.

Definitely not a bad album by any means, but dispensable and not worthy of repeat spins.

i agree, i doubt this CD gets many repeats from me either.

springsteen, morrison, mccarrtney, young, and mellencamp...........my my my my my

[2022-11-11] Bruce Springsteen "Only The Strong Survive: Covers Vol. 1" (Columbia)

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